Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1887-02-19

death ON Sunday. He was out horse
back riding, when the horse ran away.
Fortunately he had a straight road 10
follow otherwise he would most sure
ly have had his brains dashed out.
THE best patent in the way OF a
fence, has been invented by our worthy
friend Mr.. Jacob Lemon, of Bedington
district. The patentee hopes to be able
soon to supply the Berkeley county
farmers with the cheapest and neatest
fence ever invented
OUR neighbors of the Free Press and
Spirit of Jefferson, of Charlestown, are
like little school children. disagreelng
on the Lucas-Camden difficulty. Both
ably maintain their several positions In
the argument. When good men fall out
rascals get the spoils.
WAIT for the firemen's excursion TO
Chambersburg, Feb. %. Leteverybody
90 and have a good time. This excur-
sion will excel anything which ever left
our city Train leave q. V. depot at
IL a. M, returning leave Chamber sburg
at 1890 p. M. Fare, round trip Sl.0o
CHARLES MEssMAN, of Cumberland,
aged 20, brakeman on the Pittsburg
Division, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
fell from his train, near lockwood, this
morning, and was run over and instant
" killed. He was a brother of Mr..
Joe Messman, Of this city.
The Curio company of No. 8 Bank
Street, Norfolk, Va. Desire to pur-
chase for cash old Coins, Con-
federate money and Confederate Bonds
also foreign stamps &c. as curiosities,
send all you have, and Post office order
will be sent by return mail, if price is
not satisfactory goods will be returned.
'sCoin Collector stating prices mailed
for 6 stamp.
WHY is the Senatorial election like
circle? Because you don't know when
it commenced or where it will end.
The incest thing, described in song or
rhyme,
is far less sweet than our Cornwall valen-
tine
But then the dear,
Is not here
So, dIsconsolate, our harp unstrung,
We squelch the passion just begun.
WE had very pleasant call from our
genial, whole soul friend and former
townsman, Mr.. f. G. Warner, Of Clear
spring, Ma. Fred was over to inspect
the Thatcher creamery, to become in
formed in the business, as he is one of
the leading stockholders in similar
enterprise at his home. We were glad
to learn that he is doing so well, and
congratulate him over the success of
his handsome hotel. Fred's laugh is a
sure cure for the blHes.
Remnant days at Emmert & Fiery's
Monday and Tuesday Feb, 2ist, and END.
A FREIGHT engine or the Balti more
and Ohio Railroad ran into an east
bound freight train, near Vancleves-
vile. Sunday, crushing the caboose and
two loaded box cars, and scattering their
contents in every direction. Engineer
d. Manford and Fireman Frank Dunn,
of this city, jumped and escaped with
slight injuries. The engine was badly
damaged.
ANY person contemplating q trip to
Europe this year should enclose 25c.
to Tourist Editor "Our Railroad men"
Norfolk, Va, for books OF travel, cir
culars, &C., This concern will issue
tickets to Europe including railroad
fares and hotel accommodations, at
prices that are considerably below other
estimate, tickets issued singly or in
parties, competent guides in foreign
cities furnished free of charge.
AT the last meeting of the Fire De-
partment, Major j. II. Bristor, through
his assistant, Mr.. John Mathews, pre-
scented the department with three
years insurance on the company's fur
niture. The Major is a public spirited,
obliging citizen and we take this meth
cd OF thanking him for this kind favor,
and at the same time also thank him
for past kindness.
G. E. DIFFENDERFER, Marshall,
G. j. THOMAS, Sec,y.
PRosPEcT LODGE No. 20, /. o. G. T..
meets every Monday night at 7.30 in
the G.. A. r. rooms in the bank
building. The following officers were
elected for the ensueing quarter CT
Emily f. Chambers; v. t., Virginia
Creque; Sec'y., Kate M. Bateman; f.
s., Jno. A. Weaver; A. S., Annie FL.
Day; Treas, Annie M. Batemap; Chap,
Geo. ". Rathman; Marsh, Jas. T..
Bateman; d. NJ, Lula Tally; g., Anna
Towner; Sem, Elmer Grimm; Il. III. s.,
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